from Pixabay.com Father Time, I see you looming in the distance, Reminding me time isn't a limitless commodity. I know that I should be fulfilling my bucket list, Particularly the one considered as an oddity. I want to visit the Hermitage Museum in Russia, Viewing art that can't be seen any other place. Yet, with... Continue Reading →
Elche, Spain: Tuesday Photo Challenge is Tourism
Dutch Goes the Photo gave a challenge this week to use the prompt of Tourism. We were asked to share pictures of favorite places you visited and why you enjoyed being there. For the last three years, Douglas and I have spent from two to six weeks traveling in Europe, in hopes of finding a... Continue Reading →
Travel is a Time for Learning: Photo Challenge #284
Julia walked up from the sea, exploring other parts of the city. She came upon an interesting neighborhood, with a cast of characters unlike anyone she had ever met. They moved with slow gestures, not in a hurry to complete their tasks and move on to something else, which was the story of her life.... Continue Reading →
It’s Time to Travel: 100 Word Wednesday, October 2, 2019
I dream of long, lazy days lying by the pool, Nothing in this oasis can cause me stress. I will leave behind all of the grumpy people, Those who like to keep up confusion and mess. Travel for me is a great time of freedom From the craziness of my everyday life, Including time from... Continue Reading →
Lives in Transition! Again!
Douglas and I have spent the last six days in an extended-stay hotel. All of our worldly goods are packed in the biggest Penske truck, as we transition to new lives. Yesterday was his last day at work here, and he starts his new position at the same employer on Tuesday in our new home... Continue Reading →
Travel Reveals Our Prejudices
Sitting in the passenger seat of our rental car in Italy, I was thankful that Douglas was driving, because the boldness of Italian drivers will being you closer to God. You are praying the whole time not to be hit or not to hit someone. It seemed that we were always caught in the middle... Continue Reading →
Living Life to the Fullest: Photo Challenge #265
Laying on the beach, comfortable and free, Smokes, cold beer, sand, a book, and the sun . The guy seemed like he had no real troubles, As if all of his responsibilities had been done. He was enjoying his life to the fullest, and I envied him his ability to let go and just live.... Continue Reading →
Igniting the Passion to Travel: Flash Fiction Challenge
Photo by Ektulila@pexels.com Ashley's father had sent her to find his pipe in the den. As she looked everywhere for the pipe, she found a set of scrolls in boxes. When she pulled one out, she saw maps of some kind, with destinations that she had never seen on any atlas or globe. Taking them... Continue Reading →
A Week’s Reprieve! Then, on to Italy!
My surgery for the defibrillator was put off for a week, meaning that we will leave on our trip three days after I have outpatient surgery. But, no problem, it's not like we will be traveling by covered wagon, and I will not have a large incision, so I should be good, but prayers are... Continue Reading →
The Friend Whisperer: Friendly Friday Photo Challenge: Story
The Friend Whisperer The story is about my husband, Douglas. The most extraordinary aspect of Douglas is his ability to make friends wherever we go. He never meets a stranger, in that everyone he encounters is fascinating to him, and he cannot wait to hear their stories. I call him the "Friend Whisperer!" In Quarteria,... Continue Reading →
